Colombia Government Debt to GDP — 2026 Data & Trend
Colombia's government debt was 59.91% in December 2025, down from 61.01% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 61.01%.
Colombia's government debt stands at 59.91% as of December 2025. Over the latest readings, the government debt has moved within a band of 23.29% to 65.27%. The most recent figure of 59.91% is down from 61.01% a year earlier, and is 1.10% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 192 economies tracked on this platform, Colombia ranks #76 on government debt by latest value. It fell from 61.01% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 61.01%.
What's driving it
The debt ratio moves with budget deficits, growth, interest costs and the currency; faster nominal growth lowers it, while wide deficits push it up.
Recent readings
| Period | Government debt |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 59.91% |
| Dec 2024 | 61.01% |
| Dec 2023 | 55.36% |
| Dec 2022 | 61.30% |
| Dec 2021 | 64.42% |
| Dec 2020 | 65.27% |
| Dec 2019 | 50.97% |
| Dec 2018 | 51.76% |
Data: Source: IMF — International Reserves and Foreign Currency Liquidity (IRFCL), International Liquidity (IL), Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFS), World Economic Outlook (WEO). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
How Much Government Debt Does Colombia Have in 2026?
Colombia's government debt was 59.91% in December 2025, down from 61.01% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 61.01%.
Is the government debt rising or falling in Colombia?
It fell in the latest reading — 59.91% in December 2025 versus 61.01% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is government debt?
It measures total public debt expressed as a share of gross domestic product (debt-to-GDP).